Practice Name:

Falling of Flowers in Vegetable Plants

Details
Category	Crop Production
Crop	Any Vegetables crop
Crop Family
Scientific Name
Vernacular Name
Scout	HBN
Ingredients	Feruta foetida and flour of Pennisetum Typhoides
Details of Innovation	During monsoon and winter seasons, flowers fall off from the plants, before they can become vegetables. Because of this the production of vegetables is drastically reduced. To solve this problem, Mohanbhai Lalabhai Zala of Kalesar village in Mehmadabad Taluka in Kheda district uses the flour of Pennisetum Typhoides. Take 50 grams of Feruta foetida and 500 grams of the flour of Pennisetum Typhoides and make small bundles. When the flowering season starts and watering of the plants is being done, put these bundles in the irrigation channel. This way, the falling of flowers is stopped because of Ferula foetida and also some diseases are avoided. According to information given by the farmer, adopting this method two or three times while watering the plants gives good results. He haslearnt this method from his elders. According to Nepralert Pennisenum Typhoides is aninsecticide

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Innovator / Knowledge Provider	Mohanbhai Lalabhai Zala
District	Kheda
KVK District	KrishiVignan Kendra, Gujarat Vidyapith, Dethli, District:- Kheda Phone No.02694-291252, e-mail:kvkkheda@gmail.com
Address	Mu. Kalesar, Po. Jaravat Mahemadabad Kheda Gujarat
Languages Spoken
Vocation	Farming
State	Gujarat
PIN Code	387001

PAS_1	"Asafoetida or 'hing ' is used by farmers for the control of termites (Odontotemzes obesus). About 40-50 gm of asafoetida is tied in a cotton cloth. Two to three packs are placed in the irrigation channel at a distance of about 20-30 metres from each other during irrigation. The disagreeable odour repels termites and other insects." http://popularkheti.info/documents/2013-4/PK-1-4-28-164-170.pdf
PAS_2	"Thin fruit to reduce competition and encourage the plant to put more energy into producing fewer numbers of larger, higher quality fruit. The removal of fruit beyond what is lost during the early season drop may even be necessary. Some horticulturists even suggest thinning the blossoms, but flowers are typically an attractive feature for most homeowners. Avoid unfavourable environmental conditions that might cause a plant to drop its fruit. This involves effective water management and a balanced fertilizer program, according to individual plant specifications. Soil testing may be required in order to confirm nutrient deficiency/toxicity. Supplement with fertilizer where necessary. Avoid herbicide drift. Never apply herbicides in windy or dead calm conditions. Contrary to popular belief, dead calm conditions are often associated with a phenomenon known as temperature inversions. Spraying under such conditions can actually increase drift distance. If additional symptoms are observed on fruit, leaves or stems, proceed to identify the causal agent and administer appropriate control measures." https://umanitoba.ca/faculties/afs/hort_inquiries/2232.html
Agro Ecological Zone	Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) Central Highlands (Malwa), Gujarat Plain And Kathiawar Peninsula, Semi-Arid Eco-Region (5.2) , Agro-Climatic Region (Planning Commission) Gujarat plains and hill region (XIII), Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) Middle Gujarat Agro Climatic zone(GJ-3), North Gujarat Zone GJ-5
Other Community Practices	"Ferula asafoetida is herbaceous plant of the umbelliferae family. It is oleo gum resin obtained from the rhizome and root of plant. This spice is used as a digestive aid, in food as a condiment and in pickles. It is used in modern herbalism in the treatment of hysteria, some nervous conditions, bronchitis, asthma and whooping cough. It was at one time employed in the treatment of infantile pneumonia and flatulent colic. The gum resin is antispasmodic, carminative, expectorant, laxative, and sedative. The volatile oil in the gum is eliminated through the lungs, making this an excellent treatment for asthma. The odor of asafoetida is imparted to the breath, secretions, flatus, and gastric eructations. Its properties are antispasmodic, expectorant, stimulant, emmenagogue and vermifuge. Asafoetida has also been used as a sedative. It also thins the blood and lowers blood pressure. It is widely used in India in food and as a medicine in Indian systems of medicine like ayurveda. Asafoetida has been held in great esteem among indigenous medicines, particularly in Unani system from the earliest times. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3459456/#:~:text=medicinal%20plant%2C%20F.-,asafoetida.,parasites%2C%20weak%20digestion%20and%20influenza. Ferula asafoetida Linn. is a main source of asafoetida, a strong, tenacious and sulfurous odor, and oleo-gum resin of medicinal and nutritional importance. Asafoetida has been consumed as a spice and a folk medicine for centuries. Recent studies have shown several promising activities particularly relaxant, neuroprotective, memory enhancing, digestive enzyme, antioxidant, antispasmodic, hypotensive, hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, anticarcinogenic, anticancer, anticytotoxicity, antiobesity, anthelmintic and antagonistic effect. This review effectively deals with phytochemistry and various pharmacological and clinical studies of asafoetida. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5506628/ (Amalraj A, Gopi S. Biological activities and medicinal properties of Asafoetida: A review. J Tradit Complement Med. 2016;7(3):347-359. Published 2016 Dec 20. doi:10.1016/j.jtcme.2016.11.004) Pearl millet grains have a high potential as food for humans because they are gluten-free, higher in dietary fiber content than rice, similar in lipid content to maize and higher content of essential amino acids (leucine, isoleucine and lysine) than other traditional cereals, such as wheat and rye. In addition, the crop is low cost and less susceptible to contamination by aflatoxins compared to corn, for example. Most grains, including pearl millet, can be milled, decorticated, germinated, fermented, cooked and extruded to obtain products such as flours, biscuits, snacks, pasta and non-dairy probiotic beverages. Pearl millet also has functional properties; it has a low glycemic index and therefore it can be used as an alternative food for weight control and to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, such as diabetes." https://www.researchgate.net/publication/324591595_Potential_use_of_pearl_millet_Pennisetum_glaucum_L_R_Br_in_Brazil_Food_security_processing_health_benefits_and_nutritional_products
Practice ID	DTP0010000002789
Reference	Lok(3)6, Dec.-1998, Pg.No.-4
Annotation ID	GIAN/GAVL/363
State	Gujarat
PIN Code	387001